How long did it take to carve the Tree of Life?

The Tree of Life is the icon of Disneys Animal Kingdom and is home to theIts Tough to be a Bug!attraction. Now, it looks as though theTree of Life will be undergoing construction in the near future as we quickly approach the start of the 50th anniversary.

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Disney has recently filed a permit for the location of the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom for general construction.

This could be just generalized maintenance, such as painting, that Disney wants to do to ensure the structure is in its best shape and appeals to Guests. But it also could be relating to the upcoming 50th anniversary as Disney previously announced that Guests can look forward to something very similar to the Tree of Life Awakening come October 1, 2021, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.

Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that Guests can look forward to magical fireflies inhabiting the Tree of Life at Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Park so Disney may be thinking about beginning to work on the theme park icon as we are now just days away from the start of the 50th celebrations.

We are also wondering if this permit was filed for something relating toIts Tough to be a Bug!as this attraction is locatedinsidethe Tree of Life, meaning the permits location could be referring to Its Tough to be a Bug or the Tree of Life itself.

At this time we are unsure what the permit is for exactly, but Inside the Magic will continue to update you as we get information.

More on the Tree of Life

In case you arent familiar,Disney describes the Tree of Lifeas:

The Tree of Life honors animals and the place they all share in the great Circle of Life.

At 145 feet tall, the massive tree towers over the land. Marvel at its gnarled roots and outstretched branches, then step closer to see the shapes of over 300 animals carved into the tree.
Its an epic visual symbol of the diversity, beauty and interconnected nature of Earths creatures.

Look Closer

Stroll the picturesque Discovery Island Trails around the great tree for an close-up view of the animal carvings. You may even discover a famous mouse hiding among its branches!

Animal Encounters

Nestled amid the burrowing roots at the base of the Tree of Life is a serene landscape of pools, meadows and treeshome to a variety of live animals, including lemurs, flamingos, kangaroos and tortoises.

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